Section 345 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 345 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 deals with the punishment for wrongful confinement in cases where the confinement exceeds a certain duration.
🔹 Section 345 – Wrongful confinement for ten or more days
Text of the Law:
Whoever wrongfully confines any person for ten days or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
🔍 Explanation:
This section applies only when the wrongful confinement lasts for ten days or more.
It enhances the punishment compared to shorter-term wrongful confinement under earlier provisions.
The intention is to address more serious or prolonged illegal detentions.
⚖️ Punishment:
Imprisonment: Up to 3 years
Fine: May also be imposed (amount is not fixed; depends on court discretion)
📝 Related Provisions:
Section 343 BNS: Deals with general wrongful confinement (up to 1 year).
Section 344 BNS: Deals with confinement for 3+ days.
Section 345 BNS: Applies when wrongful confinement is 10+ days — higher punishment.
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